Epilepsy Information
Online Counsellor
Please email our online counsellor with any epilepsy related questions to info@epilepsy.org.za
About
The Western Cape Branch was established in 1969 and has been running successfully for 43 years. With a full-time staff compliment of twenty one, we aim to be dynamic in our approach and available to provide the relevant service. We are here to help you, as a person with epilepsy, or those affected by the condition, to understand epilepsy and we urge you to make use of our specialized services, links and resources.
BOARD PROFILE 2012/2013
| NAME | POSITION | EXPERIENCE | GENDER | Disability |
| Mario Da Costa | Chairperson | Lecturer CPUT | M | N |
| Esme Kennel | Vice Chairperson | Retired Deputy Director Dept Health | F | Y |
| Lindsay Kearns | Treasurer | Chartered Accountant | M | N |
| Yumna Herman | Vice Tresurer | Accountant | F | N |
| Ntandaza Mange | Board Member | Person with Epilepsy | M | Y |
| Mpo Johannah Keikelame | Board Member | Lecturer UCT | F | N |
| Prof Roland Eastman | Board Member | Specialist Neurologist | M | N |
| Michael Bagraim | Board Member | Labour Law Specialist | M | N |
| Dr. James Butler | Board Member | Speialist Neurologist | M | N |
| Sharon Bowers | Worker Representative | Person with a disability | F | Y |
| Brandon Cloete | Worker Representative | Person with epilepsy | M | Y |
| Marilyn Abrahams | Worker Representative | Person with epilepsy | F | Y |
| Akhona Jaxa | Worker Representative | Person with epilepsy | M | Y |
| Kevin Johansson | Advisor | Foodbasket for Africa | M | N |
| Loni Hutshison | Advisor | Siyakha Consultancy | F | N |
STAFF PROFILE 2012/2013
| NAME | POSITION | GENDER | DISABILITY |
| Regional Office: | |||
| Wendy Nefdt | Director | F | N |
| Glynis Rhodes | Assistant Director | F | N |
| Anthea Emmanuel | Senior Social Worker | F | N |
| Ndileka Mandaba | Senior Social Worker | F | N |
| Ruth Nugent | Senir Social Worker | F | Y |
| Zanab Baker | Social Worker | F | N |
| Virginia Tati | Social Worker | F | Y |
| Nontsomi Mayika-Madyo | Social Auxiliary Worker | F | N |
| Sharon Rabie | Social Auxiliary Worker | F | N |
| Siphokazi Nyebelele | Community Development Worker | F | N |
| Imreen Ebrahim | Financial Accountant | F | N |
| Berenice Berry | Office Manager | F | N |
| Kim Daniels | Administrative Secretary | F | N |
| Matutu Clementine Mqweshi | Housekeeper | F | Y |
| Care Craft Lansdowne: | |||
| Raymond Southgate | Workshop Manager | M | N |
| Wayne Kleinsmidt | Workshop Foreman | M | N |
| Victor Messeur | Workshop Supervisor | M | N |
| Deidre Michels | Administrative Secretary | F | N |
| Care Craft Mitchell's Plain: | |||
| Roger Delport | Workshop Supervisor | M | Y |
| Ruth Pasja | Workshop Assistant Supervisor | F | N |
| Care Craft Wellington: | |||
| Nicolette Heydricks | Workshop Supervisor | F | N |